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John Bentley
Superintendent Wills
Patrick Allen
Dr. Nelson Pollard
Jacqueline Ellis
Elsa Marlowe
Wilfrid Brambell
Lock-Keeper
John Glyn-Jones
Dr. Maurice Tarn
Jane Murdoch
Honeymoon Wife
Brian McDermott
Det. Sgt. Stillman
Gerald Andersen
Major Paul Amery
Edward Atienza
Clerk
Ric Young
Johnny Choto
Robert Lee
Mr. Nam Lee
Yvonne Buckingham
Miss Russell
William Gaunt
Mitch Hallam
Michael Deacon
Angus
Arnold Lee
Soyoki
John Horsley
Pathologist
Lesley Nunnerley
Vera Martin
Malcolm Russell
Joe Martin
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Clive Donner
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Banks Stewart, Edgar Wallace
- Original Score
- Charles Blackwell
- Original Title
- The Sinister Man
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Production Studios
- Merton Park Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Clive Donner
Robert Banks Stewart, Edgar Wallace
Charles Blackwell
Derek Holding
Jack Greenwood
Department Leadership Roster
Clive Donner
Director
Robert Banks Stewart
Writer
Jack Greenwood
Producer
Charles Blackwell
Original Music Composer
Derek Holding
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sinister Man
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Sinister Man about?
When a corpse is found in the Thames, the only clue is that the dead man was killed by a karate or judo expert.
Who directed The Sinister Man?
The Sinister Man was directed by Clive Donner.
Who stars in The Sinister Man?
The principal cast of The Sinister Man includes John Bentley, Patrick Allen, Jacqueline Ellis, Wilfrid Brambell, John Glyn-Jones.
When was The Sinister Man released and how long is it?
The Sinister Man was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.
Who composed the musical score for The Sinister Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Sinister Man was composed by Charles Blackwell.
Is The Sinister Man based on a book or true story?
The Sinister Man is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Edgar Wallace".